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Bodies Robyn Longhurst (University of Waikato, New Zealand)

Bodies By Robyn Longhurst (University of Waikato, New Zealand)

Summary

This book introduces students to the key concepts and debates surrounding the relationship between bodily boundaries, abject materiality and spaces. It uses interviews, focus group data and case studies and will critically engage the students.

Bodies Summary

Bodies: Exploring Fluid Boundaries by Robyn Longhurst (University of Waikato, New Zealand)

This is one of the first books to introduce students to the key concepts and debates surrounding the relationship between bodily boundaries, abject materiality and spaces. The text includes original interview and focus group data informed by feminist theory on the body and uses case studies to illustrate the social construction of bodies. It will critically engage students in topical questions around sexuality, cultural differences and women's sub-ordination to men.

About Robyn Longhurst (University of Waikato, New Zealand)

Robyn Longhurst is Senior Lecturer of Geography at the University of Waikato, New Zealand.

Table of Contents

1 Bodily openings 2 'Corporeographies' 3 Pregnant bodies in public places 4 Men's bodies and bathrooms 5 Managing managerial bodies 6 Some thoughts on close(t) spaces

Additional information

NLS9780415189675
9780415189675
0415189675
Bodies: Exploring Fluid Boundaries by Robyn Longhurst (University of Waikato, New Zealand)
New
Paperback
Taylor & Francis Ltd
2000-09-28
176
N/A
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